And I know you're frightened By my laughter But you're not afraid To hold my pain You see I'm never sure Just what you're after, Babe But it seems you only love me When it rains. How come you only love me when it rains?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels loved only during sad times, not when they are happy.
- In plain terms
- You only love me when I am sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Love based on pain is incomplete.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel most loved?
- Is your relationship conditional?
Another view
It describes a specific relationship dynamic that may not apply generally.
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